The Endocrinology and Diabetes Education Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center is moving to a new suite in the Professional Office Building at 145 W. 4th St., Suite 102, in Cookeville.
The endocrinologists, Dr. Shanti Pittampalli and Dr. Shirisha Vallepu, as well as the diabetes educators will start seeing patients at their new space on Monday, Dec. 15. Designated parking is available next to the POB on 4th Street and in the East Entrance parking lot.
“We are excited to have the endocrinology and diabetes educator join the additional clinics in the POB,” said Monica Morrison, Director of Cookeville Regional Medical Physicians. “Currently, our pulmonology, neurology and sleep medicine physicians are in the POB building alongside the infusion center and surgicalists. Having endocrinology and diabetes join them will continue to add convenience for our patients with designated parking.”
Thanks to new security measures, patients and their families will now be able to park and enter the POB without checking in through the East Entrance. They will enter the sides of the building, closer to where they park.
CRMC provides Endocrinology and Diabetes Education services for those with prediabetes, gestational diabetes or Type 1, 2, 3 or 3c diabetes. In the office, two endocrinologists, diabetes educator and an on-site clinical pharmacist help patients manage their symptoms and lifestyle changes and answer questions regarding medication and devices.
“This move reflects our ongoing commitment to making high-quality, specialized care more accessible and convenient for the Upper Cumberland region,” CRMC CEO Buffy Key said. “We are proud to continue expanding services that support our community’s long-term health and well-being.”